track wear on 3"?

Quicksand · Feb 28, 2018

Are the 3" tracks falling apart too? or just the 2.6?

Cmcgillis · Feb 28, 2018

I think the 3” are worse.

TDR · Feb 28, 2018

Only issue has been 2.6. Just clip it.

Quicksand · Feb 28, 2018

TDR said:
Only issue has been 2.6. Just clip it.

Adding unsprung weight, especially to the track, isn't what I want to do, think I'd rather have a 3" if they don't have this issue. Then of course ya lose the belt drive....decisions, decisions

Staple_STI · Feb 28, 2018

DEMONSPEED said:
Adding unsprung weight, especially to the track, isn't what I want to do, think I'd rather have a 3" if they don't have this issue. Then of course ya lose the belt drive....decisions, decisions

My 3" shows slight wear, with over 1000 miles, but nothing I am concerned about.

adamg · Feb 28, 2018

2950km on my 2016 163x3. Track looks fine to my eye, I don't see anything concerning.

TDR · Feb 28, 2018

The 3” track has more weight - I believe it’s 18 lbs plus the chain drive. Those clips don’t weigh near that. Also the 3” tracks seem to have more vibration. The 2.6 is a stellar track.

LUCKY 7 · Feb 28, 2018

my 2.6" on my 17 axys has been great. I got caught up in a tree on the weekend and thought o no but the track come through without any issues.

takethebounce · Feb 28, 2018

TDR said:
The 3” track has more weight - I believe it’s 18 lbs plus the chain drive. Those clips don’t weigh near that. Also the 3” tracks seem to have more vibration. The 2.6 is a stellar track.

Vibration? Your hands must be getting old.

Fully clipped my 3", no abnormal track wear now aside from missing half lug here and there but thats what happens when its taped to the bar all day. And put a TKI belt drive on, it spins up quick, loss minimal weight but I think having a belt drive on the more durable drive shaft is the way to go. I am really on the fence if the next sled will be a 3" though as there are pros and cons to both.

dabensmiller · Mar 1, 2018

DEMONSPEED said:
Adding unsprung weight, especially to the track, isn't what I want to do, think I'd rather have a 3" if they don't have this issue. Then of course ya lose the belt drive....decisions, decisions

I rode my 16 155x2.6" unclipped for a 1000 miles, then clipped it. The clips are not noticeable one bit. Fully clipped my 17 163x3", no difference in performance. Gonna clip the 18 163x3" i just bought. Pretty cheap insurance.

Quicksand · Mar 1, 2018

LUCKY 7 said:
my 2.6" on my 17 axys has been great. I got caught up in a tree on the weekend and thought o no but the track come through without any issues.

not worried about damage from my own dumb a$$, that's gonna happen anyways

Quicksand · Mar 1, 2018

Is everyone getting their clips from sourceinnovations?

dabensmiller · Mar 1, 2018

DEMONSPEED said:
Is everyone getting their clips from sourceinnovations?

You bet

Grizzlyman · Mar 1, 2018

Just took my 17 Axys 3'' into the dealer for a new track on warranty (500 miles). Showed the same kind of wear that guys were seeing on the 2.6 tracks. Also had a few cracks in it but nothing major, but to my surprise Polaris gave me a new one. I am going to clip the new one for sure.

ForeverRMK! · Mar 1, 2018

Grizzlyman said:
Just took my 17 Axys 3'' into the dealer for a new track on warranty (500 miles). Showed the same kind of wear that guys were seeing on the 2.6 tracks. Also had a few cracks in it but nothing major, but to my surprise Polaris gave me a new one. I am going to clip the new one for sure.

Polaris denied warranty on my 155, 2.6” track back In November for the unclipped window wear with 600 miles on,so I clipped it myself no more wear now. Was your track cracking where the rear wheels run?

Grizzlyman · Mar 1, 2018

Yes but not very bad.

Grizzlyman · Mar 1, 2018

Forever said:
Polaris denied warranty on my 155, 2.6” track back In November for the unclipped window wear with 600 miles on,so I clipped it myself no more wear now. Was your track cracking where the rear wheels run?

Yes but not very much cracking

ktmsx350f · Mar 1, 2018

3” is worse then the 2.6. Clips, powder freaks drivers and run it way looser and skidoo scratchers and they will last a long long
time.

ProRmk800 · Mar 4, 2018

Little of topic but whats everyones pros and cons on 2.6 or 3 inch lug i got rid of my 2.6 sled and not sure if i want to go to 3 inch on my next purchase

Quicksand · Mar 5, 2018

ProRmk800 said:
Little of topic but whats everyones pros and cons on 2.6 or 3 inch lug i got rid of my 2.6 sled and not sure if i want to go to 3 inch on my next purchase

That's the $1,000,000 question...3 inch vs 2.6

track wear on 3"?

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